Bookkeeper needed for Northern Cape High School, Kimberley

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Bookkeeper needed for Northern Cape High School, Kimberley

Job Description

Position:

Bookkeeper needed for Northern Cape High School, Kimberley

Job Brief:

Northern Cape High School is looking for a dedicated and hardworking finance individual to employ as a Bookkeeper to assume responsibility for the full accounting function of the school and its sub-entities. The role also involves providing financial and administrative support to colleagues, educators and stakeholders of the school.

Roles and responsibilities:

Reporting to the School Principal and supporting the Treasurer of the School Governing Body (SGB), the key duties and responsibilities of the position are outlined below.

Maintain the school, hostel, sport and clothing store general ledgers.

Prepare and issue monthly management accounts.

Process payroll and statutory deductions.

Perform reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.

Maintain proper control over school receipts and disbursements.

Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts and petty cash.

Maintain the annual budget and report variances and significant issues to management.

Arrange and act as Secretary on monthly Financial Committee Meeting.

Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit.

Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.

Provide ad hoc administrative support to management as requested.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

3 year Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Bookkeeping.

Excellent computer skills.

Pastel accounting software (incl. Payroll).

Minimum of 5 years bookkeeping / accounting experience.

High attention to detail and good analytical skills.

Team player with the ability to work independently.

Able to meet deadlines and be innovative in a highly pressurized environment.